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FIN® ASSISTS IN RECOVERING STOLEN 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE

Published on August 25, 2016 under Blog
FIN® ASSISTS IN RECOVERING STOLEN 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE
FIN® ASSISTS IN RECOVERING STOLEN 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE Springfield, MO - The Find It Now GPS theft recovery team received notice of a stolen 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle. The FIN customer was on his way back home to Tennessee after attending Sturgis Bike Week with a friend, and stopped at a hotel for the evening. It was explained that the 2 riders positioned their motorcycles in an area of the parking lot which appeared to have adequate lighting and outside video cameras. The FIN customer woke up to alert messages on his phone that his bike was moved…
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ALL-NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE POWERS REIMAGINED TOURING MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE

Published on August 23, 2016 under AMA
ALL-NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE POWERS REIMAGINED TOURING MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE
ALL-NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE POWERS REIMAGINED TOURING MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE Newest Harley Big Twin Delivers More Performance and Comfort   MILWAUKEE (August 23, 2016) – The all-new Harley-Davidson® Milwaukee-Eight™ engine, ninth in the lineage of the company’s iconic Big Twin engines, delivers more power and an improved motorcycling experience for riders and passengers while retaining the iconic look, sound and feel of its predecessors. An all-new design, the Milwaukee-Eight engine offers quicker throttle response, more passing power, purer sound, a smoother ride and more of the feeling riders want from a Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle engine.     “The guiding principle behind…
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DISCOVERY ROARS OUT WITH NEW MINISERIES ‘HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS’

Published on August 23, 2016 under Born To Ride
DISCOVERY ROARS OUT WITH NEW MINISERIES ‘HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS’
3-Part Mini-Series Premieres Monday, September 5 at 9 PM ET/PT on Discovery (LOS ANGELES) – A Harley-Davidson is more than a motorcycle. It is a symbol of Americana, built from the ground up by founders Walter and Arthur Davidson and their friend Bill Harley. But the road to success was not exactly smooth – filled with innumerable obstacles, ruthless competitors and extraordinary risks. Together these three young men, the sons of blue-collar immigrants, gave everything they had to ensure the survival of the company they founded. But just how far would they go to reach the ultimate American dream? https://youtu.be/X3j7DNCuCxg…
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California Becomes First State to Legally Recognize Lane Splitting

Published on August 22, 2016 under AMA
California Becomes First State to Legally Recognize Lane Splitting
Gov. Brown signs A.B. 51, directing California Highway Patrol to draft guidelines PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Gov. Jerry Brown signed A.B. 51 into law today, making California the first state to legally recognize lane splitting, the practice in which motorcyclists ride between lanes of traffic. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymembers Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) and Tom Lackey (R- Palmdale), grants the California Highway Patrol the authority to develop and issue lane-splitting guidelines in consultation with motorcycle safety groups and riders. "This is great news for motorcyclists in California and throughout the country," said Rob Dingman, president and CEO of the American Motorcyclist…
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MARVEL AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON CREATE CUSTOM SUPERHERO MOTORCYCLES

Published on August 19, 2016 under Blog
MARVEL AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON CREATE CUSTOM SUPERHERO MOTORCYCLES
MARVEL AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON CREATE CUSTOM SUPERHERO MOTORCYCLES Harley-Davidson and Marvel have teamed up for a collection of 25 superhero and supervillain-inspired motorcycles, coinciding with Captain America's 75th anniversary. Harley-Davidson dealerships across Australia and New Zealand participated in creating custom bikes to celebrate characters like Thanos, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther, Spider-Gwen and more. The custom motorcycles match some of Marvel's most popular characters with Harley-Davidson's most popular models. For instance, the Black Widow Iron 883 is "all blacked-out, stripped down custom aggression…[and] stands alone, an iconoclast, like the solitary Black Widow herself," while the Hulk's Fat Boy Lo is "big,…
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Women Riders Weekend Bash

Published on August 17, 2016 under Blog
Women Riders Weekend Bash
LAST CALL: The weekend of OCTOBER 7-10 2016 is for you ladies!! If you haven’t called Road Queen USA to reserve your spot in October you are missing out on a great time!  Oct 7th-9th is the Women Riders Weekend Bash where women from all over the country get together for a weekend full of rides, educational presentations, giveaways, meet and greets, music, dancing and so much more! We have reserved the whole Riverside Resort in Homosassa just for us ladies.  Registration is $125 and includes the Friday night banquet, goody bags, Saturday brunch, street strategies class, how to pick…
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Cooper Webb, Alex Martin and Jason Anderson to represent U.S. at 2016 FIM Motocross of Nations

Published on August 15, 2016 under AMA
Cooper Webb, Alex Martin and Jason Anderson to represent U.S. at 2016 FIM Motocross of Nations
  Cooper Webb, Alex Martin and Jason Anderson to represent U.S. at 2016 FIM Motocross of Nations PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Three of America's top motocross riders will represent the United States at the Fédération Internationale de Motocylisme Motocross of Nations in Maggiora, Italy, on Sept. 25. Cooper Webb will race in the MX1 class, and Alex Martin will race in the MX2 class. Both racers ride Yamahas for the Yamalube/Star Racing team. Rockstar Energy Racing Husqvarna's Jason Anderson will race in the Open class. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend Roger DeCoster will once again manage the team as it…
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FIN® ASSISTS COLORADO POLICE RECOVER STOLEN TRAILER WITH 2 MOTORCYCLES

Published on August 9, 2016 under Blog
FIN® ASSISTS COLORADO POLICE RECOVER STOLEN TRAILER WITH 2 MOTORCYCLES
FIN® ASSISTS COLORADO POLICE RECOVER STOLEN TRAILER WITH 2 MOTORCYCLES Denver, CO - At 4:19AM on On June 12, 2016, the Find It Now USA theft recovery team received notice of a motorcycle trailer theft. The trailer contained 2 motorcycles; a 2013 Harley Davidson Ultra, and a 2012 Suzuki GSXR1000 sport bike. While stopped overnight at a hotel outside of Denver, CO, the FIN customers, a couple traveling from Urbana, IL to Utah for vacation and bike touring, received a couple of alerts that movement was detected on both bikes. Upon checking the parking lot, they were dismayed to find…
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Twenty-three national championships awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship

Published on August 4, 2016 under AMA
Twenty-three national championships awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship
Twenty-three national championships awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Nathan Prebe captures 2016 AMA Hillclimb Racer of the Year PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- More than 300 amateur hillclimb entrants lined up at the 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship, hosted by the Pleasure Riders Motorcycle Club the weekend of July 29-31 at the Thunder Ridge facility in Neoga, Ill. Eighteen-year-old Nathan Prebe of Frontenac, Minn., captured three AMA National Championships and took home the coveted AMA Hillclimb Racer of the Year Award for 2016. Prebe won the 250cc, 450cc and Four-Stroke national championships. He also captured the King of the Hill…
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Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Colorado Department of Transportation Usher in New Era in Rider Training and Education

Published on August 3, 2016 under Blog

Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Colorado Department of Transportation Usher in New Era in Rider Training and Education   Motorcycle Safety Foundation wins contract to manage Colorado Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program State will offer multiple license-waiver options for students, led by MSF’s updated and most contemporary curriculum, the Basic RiderCourse MSF’s RiderCourse Enrollment System brings efficiencies and data security to Colorado DOT while cutting costs and simplifying student enrollments and site management throughout the state of Colorado IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2016 – After winning the contract this summer to manage the Colorado Department of Transportation Motorcycle Operator Safety Training…
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National Cycle Solo Rack and Fender Tips Now Available For the Indian Scout

Published on August 1, 2016 under Blog
National Cycle Solo Rack and Fender Tips Now Available For the Indian Scout
MAYWOOD, IL- Indian® Scout riders can now easily add some extended carry capacity and attractive bling to their Indian® Scout. Solo Indian® Scout and Scout Sixty riders get something special that National Cycle has never done before -- a cool fender-mounted Solo Luggage Rack that looks like it's fresh off of a 1942 Indian Sport Scout.   Simply remove the passenger pillion and use the supplied hardware to mount the rack to the stock passenger seat mount points. It's a quick and simple job that pays back big style points -- as well as added luggage carrying capacity.   The…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVVING UP FOR 76TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY

Published on July 18, 2016 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVVING UP FOR 76TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY
  HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVVING UP FOR 76TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY Join the H-D Crew for Action-Packed Parties, Racing and Free Demo Rides   MILWAUKEE (July 18, 2016) With a rockin’ beat and a rolling rumble Harley-Davidson is set to take over the 76th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally®. As the official motorcycle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Harley-Davidson plans to pack more unbridled fun and pure riding experience than ever into this week-long celebration of freedom and the open road.   Harley-Davidson will roll into the historic South Dakota Black Hills region with activities planned from Aug. 6-13. Just a few of the…
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Race Week Storylines

Published on July 14, 2016 under Blog
Race Week Storylines
Race Week Storylines Dave Matthews Band, the Boston Bruins, and 'The Voice' will all be represented this weekend; not to mention more than 700 miles of racing action PRE-RACE Stefan Lessard, the bassist for Dave Matthews Band, will lead the field to the green flag as the Official Pace Car Driver for the New Hampshire 301. Before Lessard leads the field of 40 drivers around the Magic Mile in a Toyota Camry, he will participate in a mandatory pace car training session with NASCAR officials as well as attend the morning drivers' meeting. Maggie Hassan, Governor of New Hampshire, will…
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KINGPIN STRIKES IN STURGIS!

Published on July 14, 2016 under Blog
KINGPIN STRIKES IN STURGIS!
KINGPIN STRIKES IN STURGIS! Arlen Ness Recognized For Lifetime Achievement Honors Arlen Ness Sturgis, South Dakota, July 13, 2016 - In keeping with the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum's mission to honor those who have made a positive and significant impact on the sport and lifestyle, a special "Lifetime Achievement" award has been added to the Class of 2016 induction ceremonies. Already a Sturgis Museum Hall of Fame member circa 1992, Arlen Ness was a unanimous choice to receive the first Lifetime Achievement honors.   "Arlen truly is the 'Godfather' of the custom bike movement," says Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall Of…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS HINES TO NHRA WIN IN CHICAGO

Published on July 11, 2016 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS HINES TO NHRA WIN IN CHICAGO
HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS HINES TO NHRA WIN IN CHICAGO Hines Sets New Track Elapsed Time Record and Wins His Second Season Final   JOLIET, Ill. (July 10, 2016) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines charged to a final-round Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the K&N Filters Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Hines blazed through the field on a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® drag bike to claim his second win in three final-round appearances this season. Counting three additional wins by rider Ed Krawiec, the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team has won five of six Pro…
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